B66F11/04

Self-climbing platform and method
20220364376 · 2022-11-17 ·

A self-climbing platform adapted to movably attach to, and hang from, a vertical structure for supporting a load with a cable connected to a main support connector comprising a retaining strap configured to surround at least a portion of the vertical structure, an adjustment lock attached to the retaining strap and a bracket. The bracket comprising an upper member connecting on one side to an adjustment bar and to a second side of a lower member to form a triangulated structure configured to a cantilevered position with respect to the vertical structure. The cable supporting the platform is connected to the bracket in a manner permitting transmission of the force required to support the self-climbing platform in a direction angled towards the vertical structure. The platform can rotate 360° around a tree or pole and can be used in forestry, civil or recreational fields.

Self-climbing platform and method
20220364376 · 2022-11-17 ·

A self-climbing platform adapted to movably attach to, and hang from, a vertical structure for supporting a load with a cable connected to a main support connector comprising a retaining strap configured to surround at least a portion of the vertical structure, an adjustment lock attached to the retaining strap and a bracket. The bracket comprising an upper member connecting on one side to an adjustment bar and to a second side of a lower member to form a triangulated structure configured to a cantilevered position with respect to the vertical structure. The cable supporting the platform is connected to the bracket in a manner permitting transmission of the force required to support the self-climbing platform in a direction angled towards the vertical structure. The platform can rotate 360° around a tree or pole and can be used in forestry, civil or recreational fields.

Scissor lift arm inspection prop

A lift device includes a base, a platform configured to support an operator, and a scissor assembly coupling the base to the platform. The scissor assembly includes an actuator configured to extend and retract the scissor assembly to move the platform between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position, a first scissor arm pivotally coupled to a second scissor arm, and a prop pivotally coupled to the first scissor arm such that the prop rotates about a lateral axis. The prop is configured to selectively engage an engagement surface defined by at least one of the second scissor arm and a protrusion coupled to the second scissor arm, thereby preventing the platform from reaching the fully lowered position.

Electric boom

A fully electric lift device includes a base assembly, a lift assembly, a platform assembly, tractive elements, an energy storage device, and a control system. The lift assembly is coupled with the base assembly and is driven by an electric linear actuator for a lifting function. The platform assembly is positioned at a top of the lift assembly and can be raised or lowered as the lift assembly performs the lifting function. The tractive elements are rotatably coupled with the base assembly and can be driven by an electric wheel motor to perform a driving function. The control system includes a controller that operates the electric wheel motor and the electric linear actuator to perform the driving function and the lifting function using power drawn from the energy storage device. The lift assembly and the tractive elements use only electrical energy to perform the lifting and driving functions.

Implement position tracking for a lift device

A machine includes a base, a lift assembly, a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and a processing circuit. The lift assembly is coupled to and repositionable relative to the base. The first wireless transceiver is coupled to a portion or component of the lift assembly. The first wireless transceiver is configured to transmit a first wireless signal. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are coupled to the base. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to detect the first wireless signal and transmit a plurality of second wireless signals in response to detecting the first wireless signal. The first wireless transceiver is configured to detect the plurality of second wireless signals. The processing circuit is communicably coupled to the first wireless transceiver. The processing circuit is configured to determine a position of the portion or component based on information acquired from the first wireless transceiver.

ACCESSORY MOUNT SYSTEM FOR USE WITH ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS
20230102378 · 2023-03-30 · ·

An accessory mount/holder in the form of a tool holder having a ridged member that has been specially shaped to hold one or two long handles tools without excessive movement of the tools while they are stored.

Track dolly to mount a camera and other accessories
11492028 · 2022-11-08 ·

A track dolly to mount a camera and accessories thereon is provided. The track dolly includes a steering mechanism to enhance directional control of the dolly when in motion. The track dolly includes a plate, at least one rail coupled to the plate and designed to permit attachment of the camera or accessories thereto, a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted to the plate, a handle rotatably mounted to the plate, and a plurality of linkage members adjustably mounted to the bottom surface of the plate and operably connected to the handle. The linkage members are operably connected to any number of the plurality of wheels. The handle is maneuvered to permit the plurality of linkage members to rotatably adjust any number of the plurality of wheels relative to the plate, thereby adjusting the directional control of the dolly.

LIFTING APPARATUS
20230029606 · 2023-02-02 ·

A personal portable lift platform that is configured to move a user to an elevated position and is further operable to be moved by the user in the elevated position. The lift platform of the present invention includes a frame having a lower portion wherein the lower portion includes a first section and second section on opposing sides of the frame. A vertical support member extends upward from the lower portion. The vertical support member has a base platform movably coupled thereto wherein the base platform traverses in an upwards-downwards direction. The frame is coupled to wheel of which two have a drive motor coupled thereto. A control station is superposed the base platform having control interface elements to provide operation of the lift platform. A motor and cable assembly is secured to the vertical support platform and configured to move the base platform.

LIFTING APPARATUS
20230029606 · 2023-02-02 ·

A personal portable lift platform that is configured to move a user to an elevated position and is further operable to be moved by the user in the elevated position. The lift platform of the present invention includes a frame having a lower portion wherein the lower portion includes a first section and second section on opposing sides of the frame. A vertical support member extends upward from the lower portion. The vertical support member has a base platform movably coupled thereto wherein the base platform traverses in an upwards-downwards direction. The frame is coupled to wheel of which two have a drive motor coupled thereto. A control station is superposed the base platform having control interface elements to provide operation of the lift platform. A motor and cable assembly is secured to the vertical support platform and configured to move the base platform.

SCISSOR LIFT DESCENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20220348449 · 2022-11-03 · ·

A lift vehicle comprises a base having a plurality of wheels, a battery arranged within the base, a drive motor powered by the battery and configured to drive at least one of the plurality of wheels and propel the base, a retractable lift including a first end coupled to the base and being movable between an extended position and a retracted position, a work platform supported by a second end of the retractable lift, and a linear actuator having a lift motor with a rotor. The lift motor is powered by the battery, and the linear actuator is coupled to the retractable lift so that rotation of the rotor moves the retractable lift between the extended position and the retracted position. The lift vehicle further includes an electromagnetic brake coupled to a first side of the lift motor.